Scout Circus Delights Oak River District Audience
The Scout Circus at Rivers Drill Hall drew about a thousand spectators. The program featured a color parade, Parade of Animals, Musical Ride, Bucking Bronco act, and acrobats. Cubs impressed with gymnastic skills under strong leadership from Art Budd Jim Anderson Bill Pittendreigh Len Budd and Rene Lepine.
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Oak River District
Rivers
Cj.atc
Art Budd
Jim Anderson
Bill
George Pittendreigh
Len Budd
Rene Lepine
Inter-City Gas reports 1959 profit in Manitoba towns
Inter-City Gas Limited posts a net profit of 80326 for the year ended December 31 1959, reversing a 86008 loss in its first year. The Manitoba gas distributor serves Portage la Prairie Neepawa Rivers Hamiota Steinbach Minnedosa and Minnedona with 880 million cubic feet sold in 1959 up from 320 million in 1958. Over half a million dollars was invested in new plant, totaling 222 million since inception. Gas is supplied from Trans-Canada Pipe Lines Limited.
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Manitoba
Gordon P. Osler
Inter-City Gas Limited
Portage la Prairie
Neepawa
Rivers
Hamiota Steinbach
Minnedosa
Minwta
Nationa Defence
Camp Shilo
Southport
Sys
Trans-Canada Pipe Lines Limited
How to Survive Fire: Tips on Breathing and Movement
Advice warns to pass through smoke-filled rooms by crawling low on hands and knees. Use multiple layers of gauze or fabric over nose and mouth and cover with a wool blanket or coat to shield the body from burns.
Canada Sees Surge in Electrical Goods Imports Since 1937
A report notes imports of electrical goods into Canada have risen tenfold since 1937. The piece emphasizes a link between bold enterprise and growing market confidence amid economic shifts.
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Canada
Through the Sights with Peep Sight Pete
A busy local sports page notes thin early season action with hints of curling shifts. Garth Strachan’s rink wins the Shilo Spiel, Miss McKee leads the East ladies, Canadiens sweep the Hawk, and debates swirl about artificial ice. The piece also touches NHL rest periods, Edmonton Flin Flon, junior goalies, Ontario OH A delays, and spring baseball chatter.
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Garth Strachan
Garth
Helpers
Hamieda
Miss McKee
Saskatchewan
N.H.L
Canadiens
Montreal
Edmonton
Flin Flon
Hedley
Bobby Kirk
Peterborough Pete’s
Iné,T
Braves
Winnipeg
Pennington
Williams
Ontario
O.H.A. League
Local notes from Decker and Brandon community
Residents return from visits in Brandon Shaunavon and Dec ker with several relatives named. Decker Legion hosts a Turkey banquet in Decker Hall with 50 to 60 attendees and guest speakers Rev Geddes and Doug Johnstone.
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Jean McDonald
Shaunovan
Saskatchewan
W. F. Hall
Decker
Watts
Minsota
Janet Brown
Margaret Ross
Brandon
Frank Turnbull
Decker Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Decker Hall
Geddes of
Miniota
Doug Johnstone
Parental Visit Noted At Winnipeg General Hospital
Mr Garry Kidd, a parent at Winnipeg General Hospital, is wished a speedy recovery. Ronald Houck drove to Winnipeg Friday and was joined by Mrs Cecil Kidd, Jerry Venables and Dallas Smith to visit relatives and friends.
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Garry Kidd
Winnipeg General Hospital
Ronald Houck
Winnipeg
Cecil Kidd
Jerry Venables
Dallas Smith
4-H Sewing Club Leaders Host Banquet Meal
4-H leaders of the sewing club and the girls served a delicious meal at a banquet. Following the feast, 3ingo was enjoyed by all attendees.
Lavinia Ladies Sewing Class Climaxed by Community Event
A large crowd gathered in the Lavinia community room for the Ladies Sewing Class culmination. Participants from Decker, McConnell, and Lavinia modeled dresses while Lynda Knight and Beverley McConnell performed a piano duet and Bernice Gurr sang.
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Decker
McConnell
Lavinia
Lynda Knight
Beverley McConnell
Bernice Gurr
Mrs. Elgin McConnell
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Tamiota
Hamicta Echo
Hamiota
Eten
Cara” la Ar
United
Boy Scout Association
Oak River
Bradwardine
Cardale
New Forum
Rapid City
Winnipeg Rodeo OF Champions
Winnipeg Arena
Yankees
Kansas City Night
Washington
Phillies
Ashburn
Robin Roberts
Grant Whyte
Hall
Clifford Nichols
Mrs. Black
Arh
Ted Bridgeman
P. Harrison
Ham
Iota
Lee Crandall
W. Good. Senor
A. Slimmon
J. L. Curry
Kenton
Reggie
Wedgewood
ST. Regis Hotel
Smith Street
Chumah
English
Delmar McConnell
Mesdames Lief
R. Shayman
Dixon, Shaw
Monsanto Farm
Avadex
Monsanto Canada Limited
National Grain Limited
Tive
Get
Cockshutt
Power and
Fuel E
Amit Jour
Cockshutt Farm Equipment Limited
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